Studding anchor



F. C. KUMMER Feb. 3, 1931.

STUDDING ANCHOR Filed Oct. 7, 1929 Patented Feb. 3, 1931 S"? A? S PATENT FFICE FREDERICK G. KUMMER, OF WAUWATOSA, WISCONSIN STUDDING ANCHOR Application filed October 7, 1929.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in studding anchors.

One of the objects of my invention is a studding anchor adapted to be used in positioning studding upon concrete supports and includes in its construction means whereby the studding is supported in spaced relation with respect to the bottom of the anchor and additional means 'is provided whereby a thorough circulation of air may be obtained around the bottom of the studding to retain the same in a dry condition so as to prevent decay of the studding.

Another object of the present invention is the provision of a studding anchor which can be quickly and readily placed in position and connected to various types of concrete supports and wherein the bottom of the studding may be readily placed in position and secured against movement relative the concrete support.

A further object of the present invention is the provision of a studding anchor cast in a single piece with upstanding walls having arcuately curved upper edges, said anchor to be secured to a concrete floor or other support and adapted to receive therein the end of a studding. Suitable means is provided for spacing the end of the studding from the body of the anchor so that it will provide for the thorough circulation of air around the end of the studding to prevent the same from decaying.

With the above and other objects in view,

5 the invention consists in the novel features of construction, the combination and arrangement of parts hereinafter more fully set forth, pointed out in the c aims and shown in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of my improved studding anchor illustrating its application;

Figure 2 is an end elevation; Figure 3 is a plan view of the anchor; and Figure i is an enlarged sectional view on 4 the line 4-4 of Figure 2.

In the accompanying drawings, 1 have illustrated the device as applied to a section of concrete indicated at 1. This section of concrete may be of concrete flooring or any 6 other type of concrete structure. The stud- Serial No. 397,994.

ding anchor comprises a substantially rect'aning an air space between the ends of the side walls and the ends of the end walls.

Furthermore, the end walls 5 are slightly tapered so that the lower inner portion thereof extends inwardly beyond the outer portion, as shown in Figure 4.

In order that the studding 7 may have its inner end spaced from the bottom of the anchor, the bottom is provided with upstanding lugs 8, which in conjunction with the heads of the fastening members 4, form a suitable support for the resting-plate 9 which is placed within the body 2, for receiving thereon the lower end of the studding 7. After the studding has been placed in position, as shown in Figure 4, suitable securing members 10 may be passed through the openings 11 in the end Walls 5, as well as through suitable openings 12 in the side walls 6 and imbedded within the studding to securely retain the studding against movement relative the body 2. I wish it to be understood that while I have illustrated the use of nails as fastening members for engaging the studding 7, any suitable type of fastening means may be used.

It will be apparent that by placing the plate 9 within the body 2 for the studding 7 to rest upon; provides an air chamber be neath the plate and forms a substantially flat surface for the lower end of the studding 7. It will be apparent that by providing the air chamber beneath the plate 9, this chamber will communicate with the cutout portions at the ends of the side and end walls whereby a thorough circulation of air will be created around the lower end of the stud- U ding.

It will also be apparent that by having the end walls... as well as the side walls tapered, a suitable air space will be provided between the side and end walls and the sides of the studding, creating a circulating space for air. From this. it will be noted that by providing a. complete circulation around the lower end of the studding. it will prolong the life of the Stlldfllfifl and reduce to a minimum the decay of the studding itself.

It will be noted that instead of having the studdine 7 set into a recess formed in the concrete structure... the studding is spaced from the concrete structure and does not contact with the concrete in any way whatever. It is a well known fa ct that concrete contains a certain amount of moisture and. if the studding is set into the concrete. this moisture will penetrate the studdine and have a tendencv to start decay of the same and it is the purpose of my invention to not only provide a positive connection with a concrete floor or the like but o provide means whereby to nrolonq the lite of the studd nq and reduce to a minimum the chances of decaying.

The improved device mav be cast from anV suitable tvne of metal. referably of metal which will not absorb moisture and further attention is directed to the fact that should this anchor be used on floor structure in earaszes. or the like. where there is a possible chance of he floor becominq' cover d with r. the draina e beneath the stllddino' will be complete in every respect. as the studdinog the ends of said side and end walls spaced from each other and a removable plate adapted to be positioned upon the supporting elements carried by the bottom.

3. In a studding anchor, a substantially flat bottom member having openings therethrough, supporting elements carried by the bottom, inclined side and end walls extends ing upwardly from the bottom with their ends spaced from each other, said side and end walls having openings therethrough to receive fastening members and a removable plate adapted to be positioned upon the supporting elements arranged between the side and end walls.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto set my hand at Milwaukee, in the county of Milwaukee and State of VViscousin.

FRED. C. KUMMER. 

